Bangladesh Cricket Board
A rotten domestic culture that puts players, umpires at loggerheads
While talking about Bangladesh cricket, many often lament that despite being a Test nation for around two-and-a-half decades, the country has failed to cultivate a domestic cricket culture. This assertion, however, is not quite true.
BPL yet to find solid ground after 10 editions: Faruque
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Faruque Ahmed admitted that the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the country’s premier franchise T20 tournament, is yet to find solid ground after 10 seasons.
‘Don’t make someone a hero or a villain overnight’
Bangladesh’s newly appointed senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin urged the media to give new players time before making the final judgement about their abilities.
Shakib to sit out Afghanistan series: Faruque
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed on Thursday said ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to miss the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, starting on November 6, in the UAE owing to a lack of practice.
Leadership gaps hamper BCB operations
Faruque Ahmed was officially announced as the president of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on 21 August. Yet, just two months in, governance issues are already surfacing within the board. While former president Nazmul Hassan Papon ran operations like a one-man show, Faruque appears to be centralising operations similarly, as seen in skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto’s captaincy situation.
Is Shakib alone responsible for his predicament?
Shakib’s 17-year cricket career was marked by numerous controversies, and his farewell is no different.
Has Faruque let ego take over in Hathurusingha’s sacking?
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed has made a meal manoeuvring the removal of national team head coach Chandika Hathursingha.
Hridoy, Emon named in Bangladesh A squad for Emerging Asia Cup
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 15-member squad for the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup, starting on October 18 in Oman.
Veteran or liability? Mahmudullah’s inclusion does not add up
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his inclusion, the 38-year-old was named in the 15-member squad announced for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India, starting in Gwalior on October 6.
Cricketers back at BNS
Bangladesh national team cricketers used the newly installed tracks at the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) as part of a fitness drill ahead of the Tigers' home series against Zimbabwe next month. This was the first time in 19 years that the BNS has been used for any national cricketing activities since the country's cricket had moved to the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in 2005. About 35 cricketers, who are in and around the national side, took part in this fitness drill which was supervised by the national team strength & conditioning coach Nathan Kiely. Photos: Firoz Ahmed
BNS sees cricketing activities after 19 years
Bangladesh national team cricketers used the newly installed tracks at the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) as part of a fitness drill ahead of the Tigers’ home series against Zimbabwe next month.
Sujon takes a sly dig at Hathurusingha
Bangladesh Cricket Board director Khaled Mahmud Sujon has said he does not want to be associated with the national team anymore in the future.
Test preparation a matter of individual responsibility
Bangladesh’s preparation for the just-concluded Test series against Sri Lanka has come under fire after the 2-0 series loss.
Nonsensical Liton reflects batters' flaws
Batting disasters are a regular event in Bangladesh’s Test cricket and having slumped in the first innings, the Bangladesh batters once again failed to take up the challenge against a resurgent Sri Lanka pace attack on the third day of the Sylhet Test yesterday.
Tigers' ODI players join practice session in Sylhet
The Bangladesh team members practiced at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today following the series-levelling win over Sri Lanka in the second of the three T20Is but it was prominently the ODI side members partaking in the session.
Shanto’s new beginning in old role
On November 11, 2023, after Bangladesh’s final match in the ICC World Cup ended in a sound defeat to Australia, Najmul Hossain Shanto, who had captained in that game in place of the injured Shakib Al Hasan, boldly told the media that he was ready to lead the Tigers full-time if the opportunity arises.
Hathurusingha meets new chief selector
Bangladesh national team head coach Chandika Hathurusingha, who arrived in the country on Thursday, attended a Bangladesh Premier League game for the first time this season on Friday before he gets busy with the upcoming international assignments against Sri Lanka, starting from March 4.
Will WC probe report see light of day?
The 2023 ODI World Cup ended three months ago, with Bangladesh suffering their worst outing in the event since 2003. It led to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) forming a three-member committee to assess the performances of the Tigers, but will the report see the light of the day?
Robi's rescue package for BCB
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced their new sponsorship deal with Robi Axiata Limited for the national team yesterday, where they agreed to a significantly lower sum from the previous two deals with the same organisation, highlighting the board’s struggles in attracting sponsors for the Tigers.